August 15th is Celebrated in My Household

In Canada, August 15th is officially designated as National Acadian Day and in New Brunswick, Canada's only officially bilingual province, Acadiens and Acadiennes celebrate their culture, heritage and history. And of course others are encouraged to attend the festivities.

In my household we mark the special day because my wife is Acadienne. Thus my sons are of Acadian descent. One son also married an Acadienne and they have a daughter.

• Dieppe - Festivities are integrated with the last day of the Dieppe Kite International, providing even more variety and choices for the public. The Tintamarre parade will depart the Champlain Place mall parking lot at 5 p.m. and head to the festival site, Dover Park in Dieppe.
• Moncton - Celebrate August 15 at Moncton City Hall - an official flag raising and a FREE show by Art Richard and family, featuring children's music and traditional Acadian tunes. The fun begins at noon, on Sunday, August 15.

Here's the Acadian flag flying in my front yard garden.